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Speeding is a dangerous gamble hundreds of thousands of drivers take every day when they get behind the wheel. In 2012, speeding-related crashes killed an estimated 10,219 people in the U.S., an average of 28 people a day according to NHTSA.

In 2010 a pedestrian was struck and killed at 70th and University Ave. In 2010 a motorist was killed off I235 on 73rd Street. In 2014 south of University Ave. a motorist was killed in a single vehicle accident.

In an effort to reduce these types of accidents, the State of Iowa and the city of Windsor Heights have adopted laws that allow automated camera enforcement of selected traffic safety statutes and ordinances. The city of Windsor Heights ordinance 60.02.08 authorizes the installation and operation of automated road safety cameras to detect certain traffic infractions in school and work zones.

The police department is committed to the safety of our residents and visitors, including the motoring public. Traffic-related complaints are among the most frequently heard from our citizens. The goal of the speed safety camera program is to reduce speed-related crashes, incidents of high-risk driving behaviors, and seek voluntary compliance to traffic laws from motorists. This program also enhances enforcement abilities while freeing up other police resources to focus on the mission of promoting traffic safety. There will be signs posted to identify the area as a speed safety zone.

Based upon images captured by the automated system, your vehicle was determined to have committed a speed violation. As the vehicle owner, the Notice of Violation is mailed to you.

How do I pay the fine?

There are multiple ways to pay your fine:

PAY ONLINE: The fastest and easiest way to pay your Notice is to pay online. Go to www.ViolationInfo.com and logon with your Notice # and PIN shown in the red box on the front of this notice. Click the Pay button. There is a convenience fee.

PAYMENT BY MAIL: Mail your check or money order (payable to the City of Windsor Heights) in the enclosed envelope with the coupon printed at the bottom of this notice. DO NOT MAIL CASH. Be sure to put the Notice # on the face of your payment. Please mail your payment at least 5 days prior to your due date. Mail Payments to:

Images of your vehicle were captured and recorded by a Speed Safety Program. You can review your images and video of the actual occurrence online at www.violationinfo.com . The images and video were reviewed by several qualified technicians and finally by the City of Windsor Heights Police Department before the alleged civil violation was affirmed and mailed to you as the registered owner.

The Iowa Supreme Court has stated these systems are constitutional. You can view this ruling by clicking here No.33 / 06-1753.

The City of Windsor Heights has contracted with American Traffic Solutions Inc. (ATS) which provides red-light and speed camera enforcement programs for more than 300 communities across North America. More information about ATS is available at www.atsol.com.